Over on GardenRant this Caryopteris is being shown off, along with whatever my ranting partners have blooming today. In this photo five caryopteris are massed for a nice late-season pow. And here’s lots more about them.
On the right are two pink
‘Knockout’ roses, newly planted in the process of my backyard make-over. With no fertilizer at all, I think they’ve performed very well in their first season in the garden.
Next up on the left is the Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva,’ a favorite of mine. Here’s more about them.
On the right are some hardy begonia or Begonia grandis. Here’s more about them.
Finally, some rudbeckia, which I’m told is R. triloba, next to some sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ that the deer missed, and with an Arbovitae ‘Green Giant’ in the background.
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eliz 09.15.07 at 1:05 pm
I am not sure caryopteris is zone 5 hardy, so would be interested to hear from someone who grows it there.
Carol 09.15.07 at 4:28 pm
I’ve grown Caryopteris in my zone 5 garden. I had to cut it back each spring and eventually it got pretty woody, so I pulled it out. I’d plant it again, and did just plant a variegated variety. (It does self sow a bit, by the way)
This is the third blog today that has a mention of the Hydrangea ‘Tardiva’. I’m taking that as a sign I should get it.
Thanks for participating in Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day.
Carol at May Dreams Gardens